How are homes heated in Center Township (Ness County), KS?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Center Township (Ness County), used by 76.0% (±7.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.8% heat with electricity.
0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 76.0% (±7.4 points)
- Electricity
- 19.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 0.0%
Heating fuel in Center Township (Ness County)
| Fuel used most | Center Township (Ness County) | Ness County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.0% (±7.4 points) | 47.0% | 63.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 19.8% (±7.3 points) | 14.5% | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 1.8% (±1.8 points) | 34.4% | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 1.8% (±2.2 points) | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Center Township (Ness County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Ness County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In Center Township (Ness County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Ness County (14.5%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (26.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Center Township (Ness County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township (Ness County) | — | 19.8% (±7.3 points) | — |
| Ness City | 4.4 mi | 20.4% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forrester Township | 7.1 mi | 13.6% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nevada Township | 8.9 mi | 6.2% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Bazine Township | 9.1 mi | 5.8% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
| Ransom | 9.8 mi | 8.9% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Bazine | 10.0 mi | 9.3% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownell | 11 mi | 20.0% (±39.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Ness County) | 12 mi | 13.5% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Nevada Township, KS (6.2%), Bazine Township, KS (5.8%), Ransom, KS (8.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Ness County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Bazine | 0.0% (±19.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Brownell | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Ness City | 0.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Ransom | 0.0% (±21.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Utica | 0.0% (±32.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Bazine Township | 0.0% (±12.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Center Township (Ness County) | 0.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Eden Township (Ness County) | 0.0% (±69.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Forrester Township | 0.0% (±60.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Franklin Township (Ness County) | 0.0% (±46.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Highpoint Township | 0.0% (±71.2 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Johnson Township | 0.0% (±73.6 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Nevada Township | 0.0% (±15.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Ness County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Center Township (Ness County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in Center Township (Ness County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Center Township (Ness County), used by 76.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Center Township (Ness County) heat with oil?
0.0% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Center Township (Ness County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Center Township (Ness County) have electric heat?
19.8% (±7.3 points) of occupied homes in Center Township (Ness County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Center township, Ness County, Kansas (county subdivision:11925, in state:20 county:135).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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